The Department of Art and Art History values the universal human need for artis-
tic expression and celebrates the contributions of artists in all cultures throughout
history. We are committed to high quality teaching that develops the creative spirit, intellectual potential, and aesthetic sensibilities of every student. Through
our teaching and advising, we also prepare majors for professions in the visual arts.
Our faculty, staff, and students collaborate to offer programs, activities, and service
projects that enrich the college campus and community at large. It is our belief that
every person can contribute to the vitality of the arts in contemporary society and
to the betterment of our shared communities.

ART-101 and ART-102 are considered introductory to other art history experiences.
ART-110 and ART-117 studio courses are considered introductory to other studio
experiences.

Majors in Art and Art History are encouraged to study abroad to gain an interna-
tional perspective on their discipline. Students should talk to their advisors early in
their studies about international programs and internships that will be best for them.

Two elective art courses: two Art Studio courses from those listed above OR
one Art studio course and one Art History course.

Art Education Major: Admission to the major is by application and interview in the department of Education. Applicants present a portfolio of their work in their soph- omore and junior years. Completion of a major in Art Education includes a written statement of artistic development and participation in a senior Art major group exhibition, normally held in the spring of the senior year. Majors also must complete EDU-354 and all other requirements for licensure (see Department of Education).

Twelve courses, graded C (2.0) or better:

ART-101, ART-102, ART-110, ART-117, ART-248, ART-299, and ART-362;

Five courses from either 200-level or 300-level Art Studio courses.

Art History Major: Twelve courses, including:

ART-101, ART-102, ART-362, ART-392;

Four of the following: ART-239, ART-245, ART-250, CLA-211, CLA-212;

One of the following: ART-263, ART-265, ART-267;

One of the following: ART-255, T/D-260;

One elective to be chosen from the Arts Studio courses;

One elective to be chosen, with the approval of the advisor, from the Art/Art History Department or from related disciplines such as aesthetics, film studies, communication studies.

Note: Art History majors are strongly encouraged to work with their advisors in arranging internships, and arts-oriented study programs abroad and in urban set- tings in the United States.

Art Studio Minor: Five required courses: four Art Studio courses and one additional course in either Art Studio or Art History.

Art History Minor: ART-101, ART-102, ART-392, and two Art History electives chosen with the consent of the advisor.

Arts Administration Minor: A minor in Arts Administration provides students with an introduction to the skill set required to effectively manage and promote pro- grams and institutions related to the fine arts. The Arts Administration minor offers a focus on organizational behaviors, marketing strategies, communication practices and resource management within the context of the fine arts. The minor is designed to expand on the In-depth knowledge students have acquired through majors In Art/Art History, Music or Theatre/Dance. The minor Is only available to students who are majors in one of these departments.

Three courses from: ART-220, ART-255, CPM-117, COM-120, COM-231, COM- 237, COM-246, ENG-212, ENG-256, ART-268/368. MUS-268/368, T/D-268 and T/D-268/368 (Internships/career explorations to be arranged through the respective major department and in consultation with a faculty member).

Art Studio Courses

110 Drawing—Techniques and Theories (1 course) An introductory studio arts course. The
goal is to develop the ability to use the techniques, processes, and tools of drawing as investi-
gation into meaning, intention, audience, craft, execution and presentation. The framework of
this course is designed to demonstrate how the art of drawing is the mind’s connective link to
endless analytical and poetic processes. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

117 Studio Foundations (1 course) This course serves as an introduction to the elements and
principles of aesthetic language as they relate to basic design issues. It is an exercise in crafts-
manship, presentation, and clear concept development to communicate ideas through percep-
tual, symbolic, and expressive relationships. Students will identify and describe the elements of
art and principles of design and utilize these elements to create and execute designs. They also
will use design terminology and vocabulary effectively in written and oral communication and
will utilize the design process (research, studies/sketches, completed work) as a means of arriv-
ing at successful design solutions. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

215 The Day Course – Idea Development (1 course) This course is an introduction to the
working methods of contemporary conceptual artists. Students collectively generate seven
“days” worth of topics that provide the basis for seven projects to be completed during the
semester. Through making, discussion, and writing, students learn techniques, methods, and
questioning strategies that lead to understanding the nature, relationship, and value of art in our
society. ARTS, Fall semester, odd years.

220 Introduction to Graphic Design (1 course) This course will introduce students to the
fundamentals of communication problem-solving, such as research, typography, concept and
design development, and will expose students to the basic concepts of graphic design, includ-
ing such specialties as advertising, corporate design and packaging. Fall semester.

232 Oil Painting (1 course) An introduction to painting through the use of oil pigments on stretched canvas. Painting will be explored as a very adaptable medium open to a variety of subject matter, styles, content, and techniques. The tradition of painting will be explored
through assignments using historical and contemporary approaches. Group and individual
critiques will be used to evaluate technical and aesthetic growth during the semester. ARTS, Fall
and/or Spring semester.

233 Mixed Media Acrylic Painting (1 course) This course is an introduction to the exploration
and employment of mixed media in conjunction with Acrylic paint. We will work with a variety of
subject matter, styles, and techniques. Concepts in the creative use of color, composition, paint
application, and the implications for content will be explored. Group and individual critiques
during the semester will help encourage technical and aesthetic growth. ARTS, Spring semester.

234 Sculpture—Clay Modeling/Bronze Casting (1 course) An intense exploration into three-
dimensional form using wet clay on armatures. Projects include a series of object, portrait, and/
or figure studies. All aspects of plaster mold making to different casting techniques will be
addressed. Finished works will be cast in bronze. Lectures and critiques will address formal and
contemporary issues related to sculpture. In terms of out-of-class work, emphasis will be placed
on the creative process as it relates to personal growth and interest. ARTS, Fall and Spring
semesters.

235 Sculpture—Metal (1 course) An exploration into three-dimensional form using metal as
the medium. Students will learn how to fabricate sculpture using metal. Lectures and critiques
will address formal and contemporary issues related to sculpture. In terms of out-of-class work,
emphasis will be placed on the creative process as it relates to personal growth and interest. Fall
and Spring semesters.

237 Printmaking: Relief and Lithography (1 course) Emphasizing strong composition to
convey personal concepts, this course explores the printmaking processes of relief and lithogra-
phy. Using wood and linoleum block carving techniques along with polyester plate lithography
students will produce multiple print editions. Technical skills and critical dialogue will be fos-
tered through demonstrations, lectures and group critiques. We will utilize historical and con-
temporary prints to provide a context for our coursework. ARTS, Spring semester, odd years.

238 Introduction to Printmaking: Intaglio and Screen Printing (1 course) An introduction to
the craft and expressive potentialities of etching, and screen printing through demonstrations,
lectures, and studio work. Group discussions and individual critiques will be used to discern how
technical skills can become a means to achieving a creative and meaningful art form. ARTS, Fall
semester.

240 Darkroom Photography (1 course) This course is an introduction to the basic concepts
of camera vision and black and white photographic materials. Students will learn to operate all
the major controls of the camera, expose negatives accurately, and produce prints with good
tonality. Through lectures, demonstrations, group critique, and individual discussion, students
will be encouraged to pursue their own ideas in response to the assignments. A fully manual
camera with an adjustable lens and a built-in or hand-held light meter is required. ARTS, Fall
semester.

242 Wheel-Thrown Ceramics I (1 course) This course is an introduction to the use of the
potter’s wheel as a means of personal study of the creative art making process. A wide range of
pottery forms and surface treatments will be studied and applied to the work made. Students
will be given a strong foundation in the history, aesthetic, and technical aspects of working with
clay on the potter’s wheel. ARTS, Spring semester.

243 Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture I (1 course) An introduction to ceramics through hand-
building, glazing, and firing to make containers, and sculptures. Development of capacities for positive critical analysis of volumetric function, sensitivity of three-dimensional form, and
surface enrichment. Emphasis will be on the creation of work that is well crafted and reflects
the student’s ability to develop ideas surrounding personal images and creative problem solving
abilities. The hand-building techniques of slab, coil, pinch, and mold making will be taught.
Assignments will be structured to build both technical skill and one’s problem-solving aptitude.
Experience will be gained in the use of glazes and the firing of kilns. Materials presented will
involve historical, technical, and aesthetic concerns of sculptural handbuilt clay forms. ARTS,
Fall semester.

244, 344 Special Topics (1 course) Special topics in art history and studio art. Content will
vary from semester to semester. Course will explore an area in the studio arts or in art history in
depth and students will pursue projects that develop advanced skills in their appropriate disci-
plines. More than one special topic may be taken. Fall and/or Spring semester.

246 Water Based Media (1 course) An introduction to water based paint, including water-
color, ink, and gouache as a means of creating artwork with transparent washes of color. A
variety of subject matter will be explored in quick sketches and larger, more developed paint-
ings. The techniques will be used to discover creative directions for conceptual and formal quali-
ties. ARTS, Fall semester.

248 Elementary Art Education Content and Methods (1 course) This course focuses on both
the development of art classroom teaching skills and also individual hands-on art experiences.
Discussions of art, creativity, and general philosophy of education are combined with a survey of the developmental stages of children and their art. Course contains practical, developmental,
and philosophical considerations for planning and teaching an art program in the elementary
school. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters.

256 Digital Photography (1 course) This course explores the conceptual and practical prin-
ciples of photography in the digital age, through lectures, demonstrations, readings, hands-on
assignments, and critiques. Discussion topics will focus on the impact of digital technology on
contemporary photographic practice, as well as the aesthetic and ethical issues surrounding it.
Adobe Photoshop will be used to explore creative and experimental possibilities for manipulat-
ing photographs. Studio work will emphasize printed, still imagery, but students will also be
encouraged to devise new uses for their digital materials. Introduction to input/output peripher-
als will include digital cameras, scanners, and ink-jet printers. Digital camera with fully manual
capability is required. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters, even years.

258 Video Art (1 course) This course introduces video as a medium for artistic expression
and social inquiry. Students gain an understanding of the video image-making process through
class projects that explore formal, conceptual, and narrative approaches. Through workshops,
students develop proficiency with video, lighting and sound equipment, and digital editing
software. The class develops strategies to use the medium as a means of critical and aesthetic
investigation. ARTS, Fall and Spring semesters, odd years.

260 Introduction to Interactive Media (1 course) This course introduces students to the
techniques and concepts of interactivity in the context of fine art practice. Students will be
introduced to various software, such as Dreamweaver and Flash, as well as the history of Web
art, performance, and installation as a survey of forms. Offered occasionally.

270 Intermediate Drawing (1 course) A studio course where students learn methods to test
theories of perception and expand the context and role of drawing as it pertains to meaning and
value in our culture. Students gain experience with various media, techniques, aesthetic prin-
ciples and habits, and learn the processes for evaluating them. Included in this course are the
fundamentals of figure drawing, mixed media, realism, and abstraction. Prerequisite: ART-110. ARTS, Spring semester.

370 Advanced Drawing (1 course) This is a continuation of work in ART-270 dealing with visual problems of increased complexity in both classroom and out-of-class work. Emphasis
is placed on locating formal solutions to support expressive intent. Students work towards
self-direction, increasing experimentation, and developing a clearer artistic voice through the
drawing process. Prerequisite: ART-270. Spring semester.

372 Advanced Painting (1 course) Painting in oils, acrylics, or water based media with
emphasis on individual criticism and independent experimentation in visual problems of paint-
ing. Prerequisite: ART-232, ART-233 or ART-246. Spring semester, odd years.

378 Advanced Printmaking (1 course) One or two areas selected from intaglio, lithography,
screen printing, or relief printing may be used as a printmaking medium for concentrated study.
Increased technical competence, conceptual experimentation, and personal development in
creating visual images through printmaking will be encouraged. Prerequisite: ART-237 or ART-
238. Offered occasionally.

380 Darkroom Photography II (1 course) This course is a continuation of work begun in
ART-240 and deals with visual and technical photographic ideas and problems of increased
complexity. The course emphasizes the development of the students’ personal photographic
vision through class projects as well as individual self-directed experimentation. Camera with
fully manual functions required. Prerequisite: ART-240. Fall semester.

382 Wheel-Thrown Ceramics II (1 course) This course expands on experience from ART-242
and is a continued exploration into the use of wheel-thrown pottery as a means of personal
study of the creative art making process. An expanded range of thrown forms, surface treat-
ments, and firing techniques will be taught. Students are expected to begin developing further
technical skills on the wheel and also create critical understanding of aesthetic qualities of
ceramic forms in art. Prerequisite: ART-242. Spring semester.

383 Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture II (1 course) This course expands on experience from
ART-243. Students are expected to build more complicated or larger forms and to demonstrate
an ability to develop original personal images to convey ideas presented in the assignments they
are given. Building techniques and surface treatments will be expanded to include various uses
of styles, oxides, glazes, and firing techniques. Students are expected to take an active role in
the firing of kilns and the mixing of glazes. Prerequisite: ART-243. Fall semester.

386 Digital Photography II (1 course) This course expands on experience from ART-256,
dealing with visual, conceptual, and technical problems of increased complexity. The course
emphasizes the development of the student’s personal vision through class projects as well as
individual self-directed experimentation. Digital camera with fully manual capabilities required.
Prerequisite: ART-256. Spring semester, odd years.

388 Video Art II (1 course) This is a continuation of work begun in ART-258, dealing with
conceptual and technical problems of increased complexity. The course emphasizes the devel-
opment of the student’s personal vision through class projects as well as individual self-directed
experimentation. Prerequisite: ART-258. Spring semester, even years.

291, 391 Independent Study (Course value to be determined) An individualized art course
arranged between student and instructor with departmental approval. The study should extend
the limits of an existing course or explore media and content not contained in regular courses.
Fall and Spring semesters.

399 Senior Seminar (1 course) A required seminar/studio course for the Art Studio major. Students learn methods to critically interpret and evaluate contemporary art and art made by their peers. A close student of the various roles art plays and is used in our society provide
models for students to choose after graduation. Students gain skills necessary to initiate inde-
pendent work habits and learn self-assessment techniques required to develop the form and
content of their work. Independent and group feedback in an open studio context will occur
frequently throughout the course. The achievements and studio practices of several contempo-
rary artists will be studied. Work made in this course will be assessed for inclusion in the Senior
Exhibition (ART-099) at the Hillstrom Museum of Art. Prerequisite: Senior status. Fall semester.

Art History Courses

101 Art History I (1 course) A global survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the remote past through CE 1400. Art traditions of the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Americas and other areas outside the Western tradition are included. The visual arts are exam- ined as transmitters of cultural, humanistic, and aesthetic values. ARTS, Fall semester.

102 Art History II (1 course) A global survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture from CE 1400 to the present. Artists and art works from Middle Eastern, Maori, European, and American traditions are included. The visual arts are examined as transmitters of cultural, humanistic, and aesthetic values. ARTS, Spring semester.

CLA-211 Art and Archaeology of Greece (1 course) An introduction to the art and archae- ology of Greece, focusing on the classical art of fifth-century Athens. The course explores the origins and meaning of the classical style by examining the archaeological remains of the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the art and architecture of the geometric and archaic periods in Greece, and literary parallels in Homeric epic and Greek tragedy. The class studies the changes classical art underwent as it reflected the values and perceptions of the later Greeks. ARTS, Spring semester, even years.

CLA-212 Art and Archaeology of Rome (1 course) A survey of the art and archaeology of ancient Rome, beginning with its Etruscan origins, and focusing on the Republican and Imperial periods and the transition to the early Christian era. Statues, paintings, pottery, jewelry, temples, aqueducts, houses, forums, and town planning will be discussed in relationship to the culture that produced them. The course will explore Greek influence on Roman art and Roman influence on later art and architecture. ARTS, Spring semester, odd years.

239 Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Art: CE 0–1400 (1 course) An introduction to the arts of Europe in the Middle Ages. This course discusses the traditions of Christian, Islamic, and Jewish faiths as expressed in art and architecture. The course examines the ways that these traditions intersected each other and created a vibrant visual culture that continues to influence the con- temporary world. ARTS, WRITD, Spring semester.

245 Renaissance and Baroque Art (1 course) A study of the development of painting and sculpture from the fourteenth through the seventeenth century in Europe. Special attention will be given to the relationship between visual images and intellectual concepts such as the revival of classicism, the emergence of humanism, the changing social status of the artist, and the influence on art of the evolving dynamics of the church. Major masters (Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Bernini, etc.) and monuments will be studied, with emphasis on the general artistic principles of the Renaissance and Baroque styles. ARTS, WRITD, Fall semester.

250 Gender and Art (1 course) This course will consider the impact of gender on the pro- duction, reception, and cultural understanding of art and imagery. We will study a number of artists, both women and men, who have used art to effect social change. Influenced by femi- nist approaches to art historical study, we will explore perceptions of gender through visual culture and personal experience. We will examine the ways that certain ideals of masculinity and femininity are represented in art and its history to gain insight into gender performance and sexual identity both in past periods and in contemporary society. This course counts toward the Gender, Women, and Sexuality major/minor. ARTS, WRITD, Fall semester.

255 Museum Studies (1 course) This course will combine a consideration, both historicaland philosophical, of museums (in particular, art museums) and the role they have played and continue to play in society, with an experiential component. The latter will include field trips and visits with various museum professionals, such as registrars, curators, conservators, prepara- tors, etc., and will also use the Hillstrom Museum of Art as a classroom/lab; this latter element will include research and other work towards explicating specific artworks in the Hillstrom Collection with the goal of eventual public presentation. Spring semester.

263 Indigenous Arts of the Americas (1 course) This course focuses on the diverse art forms of Native peoples from North, South, and Central America including sculpture, painting, perfor- mance, ceramics, textiles and architecture. Case studies will include creative expressions that span ancient times through conquest and colonization to the contemporary day. Both traditional art forms that express pre-conquest themes and experimental art forms that address current political and social issues will be studied. The format includes interactive lectures, discussions, papers, projects, and presentations. Field trips may be required. ARTS, NWEST, WRITD, Fall semester, occasional years.

265 Maya and Mexican Art and Archaeology (1 course) An introduction to the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Native American culture in Mexico, Guatemala, and North America from 700 BCE to CE 1500. The art forms will be studied as indications of the religious and philosophical thought of the peoples who created them. This course counts toward the LALACS major/minor. ARTS, NWEST, WRITD, Spring semester.

267 The Arts of Asia (1 course) This course introduces students to the visual arts of Asia from prehistory to the present. While general content is organized chronologically, this course focuses on themes in Asian art that will foster an understanding of the paintings, sculpture, ceramics and architecture of India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The course will combine the analysis of individual artworks with the understanding of the cultural, religious and social contexts of the art. ARTS, NWEST, Spring semester.

362 Contemporary Art Seminar (1 course) The course is an investigation of theoretical developments and artistic practices from 1900 to the present. Texts by artists, critics, phi- losophers, and theoreticians will be read in conjunction with exploring work made by artists throughout modern, late modern, and postmodernist periods. Through the course the changing identity of 20th century art and its influence, antagonisms, and evaluations of the boundaries of art and thought will be examined. This is a writing in the discipline course. Students will work through formal and informal writing exercises to better understand and evaluate the quite dif- ferent conclusions about what art is and what it is used for. WRITD, Spring semester.

392 Art History: Theory and Methods (1 course) This course is the capstone course for the Art History major and minor. It introduces students to the dominant approaches in art criti- cism and theory. The writings of aestheticians, art critics, and art historians from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are read and discussed. Class presentations and a research paper are required. Prerequisite: ART-101 and ART-102. Fall semester.

The following courses are offered by other departments and may be selected as electives in the Art History major: